Almond cupcakes
Description
The pastry is prepared simply and quickly. Almond cupcakes are made very fast. Knead the dough, add candied fruit and bake until done. Decorate with a cream cheese topping and mandarin slices. If your morning starts with such baked goods, a sunny mood for the whole day is guaranteed. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. If you have unpeeled almonds, soak them in boiling water for 5 minutes, then remove the skin and dry them in the oven.
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Step 2
Grind the blanched almonds using a coffee grinder or a blender.
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Step 3
In a deep bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, almond flour, and sugar.
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Step 4
Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
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Step 5
Combine the flour and egg mixtures.
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Step 6
Add melted butter and knead the dough.
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Step 7
Add the candied orange peel last.
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Step 8
Generously butter the baking molds. If you're not sure about your molds, make a “French shirt,” also dust the molds with flour. Fill the molds evenly with batter. Bake the cupcakes in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 25 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
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Step 9
While the cupcakes are baking, prepare a cream cheese topping. Add powdered sugar to it and mix until smooth.
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Step 10
We will need a mandarin for decorating the cupcakes. Peel the mandarin and arrange the segments on a plate so they dry a little; this will make it easier to remove the membrane.
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Step 11
Let the finished cupcakes cool and remove them from the molds. Decorate the cupcakes with cream cheese.
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Step 12
Place the peeled mandarin slices on top. Our fragrant cupcakes are ready.